Citizens Financial Services (CZFS) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $2.02
- Forward yield
- 2.58%
- Payout ratio
- 26.5%
- Growth streak
- 2 years
Citizens Financial Services pays a quarterly dividend of $0.51 per share. Its most recent payment had an ex-date of September 11, 2026, and was paid on September 25, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the company paid a total of $2.02 per share in dividends, offering a yield of 2.56% at a share price of $79. Citizens Financial Services maintains a dividend growth streak of 2 years.
The company's distribution has increased steadily across its recorded history. For complete calendar years, per-share totals reached $1.95 in 2023, $1.96 in 2024, and $1.99 in 2025. Quarterly payouts remained flat at $0.49 per share throughout 2024 before rising to $0.495 in March 2025, $0.50 in September 2025, and $0.51 in June 2026. Increases have typically occurred every two to six quarters, with step-ups of half a cent or one cent per share.
Through September 2026, Citizens Financial Services has distributed three quarterly payments totaling $1.52 per share for the year. Following its usual schedule, the next quarterly dividend ex-date is expected to fall in mid-December 2026.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.51 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.51 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $0.50 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $0.50 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.50 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.50 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.50 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.49 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | $0.49 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.49 |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.49 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.49 |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.49 |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 8, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.49 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Mar 9, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.49 |
| Dec 6, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.48 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.48 |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | $0.48 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Citizens Financial Services (CZFS) pay a dividend?
Yes. Citizens Financial Services pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.51 per share.
What is CZFS's dividend yield?
Citizens Financial Services paid $2.02 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 2.58% at the last price of $78.28. Click here to learn more
When is CZFS's most recent ex-dividend date?
Citizens Financial Services's most recent ex-dividend date is Sep 11, 2026, payable on Sep 25, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has CZFS been raising its dividend?
Yes — Citizens Financial Services has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive calendar years.
Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.
This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.